Man charged in coed's overdose death arrested

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A man charged with killing a Universityof Alabama student by giving her a narcotic pain patch has turnedhimself into authorities.

Police say 28-year-old James Edward Hurn Jr. is charged withmurder, manslaughter and drug charges in the December 2008 death of21-year-old Jeanie Scott. He was indicted by a grand jury Nov. 5.He was released Thursday on $20,000 bond.

Police say Hurn gave Scott, who had been drinking alcohol, apain patch that delivers a potent narcotic through the skin, whichcaused her to overdose. Hurn called 911 the next morning after hefound Scott unresponsive.

His attorney, Joseph Pierce, couldn't be reached for comment. Scott was from Magnolia Springs in south Alabama. ---Information from: The Tuscaloosa News,http://www.tuscaloosanews.com

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